When Is Albireo Visible During the Year?

See how Albireo visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Albireo will remain visible until December 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Albireo

Based on the amount of time Albireo is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are September 2027, August 2027, September 2026.

Albireo Visibility Throughout the Year

Albireo visibility on 2026-09-20

Albireo Visible from sunset until early morning

Albireo rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Albireo rise	11:07
Moonrise, 51.4% illuminated	13:23	24°
Sunset	17:07	68°
Civil sunset	17:35	73°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:05	78°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:36	81°
Albireo transit	18:42	81°
Moonset	22:40	40°
Albireo set	02:16
Astronomical observing session ends	03:26	-10°

Track Albireo position throughout the night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Albireo changing position in the night sky.

Albireo Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date